Nakamichi TX-1000 Platter

Hi There,

I have removed the glass platter totally - it is currently with the top surface mirror company! The sound of the stainless steel mat is superior to that of the original platter, and it adds extra mass as well...FYI, it is the stainless steel mat from a Kenwood L-07D and it does look rather good!

I guess that I am after getting the original offering back to original condition, although I doubt that it will be used again! (bit of a 'collector' thing, I'm afraid! :-) ). IF you decide to remove the original glass mat, you will need to glue the spindle to the new mat (sorry if you have already concluded this!), otherwise it will move with tight-fitting spindle holes on LPs and could shift around, thus diminishing the accuracy of the centre search facility. Having said that, making the change (with the above in mind) has in no way diminished the efficacy of the facility.

Jonathan - I like the idea of the polished metal finish - perhaps that would be the ideal compromise! I should also have access to a bronze mat soon, so I'll give that a go as well.

I've heard good things about the Funk Firm mat as well...have you any suggestions?

Thanks for taking the time to help...

Best Wishes,

Paul.

Thanks! I will remove the glass mat and glue my other mat to the spindle.

Yes, the Funk mat is a great mat but the Boston is IMO a better sounding mat. I did an AB before settling for the Boston. Where can I get a bronze mat?

Cheers,

John

Hi John,

So long as the spindle is secure, change away - you can always replace the glass platter, should you decide to sell etc. the Nak (unlikely! :-) ). Thanks for the advice on the Funk mat - you've probably just saved my $100!

Bronze mat - you could get hold of one from Vantage Audio in the UK...or...there is a dealer in Hong Kong who has a couple of Micro Seiki gun metal mats...very nice indeed (check out www.thevintageknob.org for the location/address of the shop).

Let me know how you get on...(vermontdankin@fsmail.net)

Best Wishes,

Paul.